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College Computers: Current Software Configurations
This article reviews the current software configurations used for College computers. Last updated: May 19th, 2022
Software Configurations
Click on the drop-down below that corresponds to the configuration you’re looking for.
Derivative Images
Office // Standard (newly imaged computers)
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
7-Zip | |
Adobe Acrobat DC | |
Audacity | |
CDBurnerXP | |
Google Chrome | |
MiCollab | |
Microsoft Edge | |
Microsoft Office | |
Microsoft Teams | |
Mozilla Firefox | |
Notepad++ | |
Pulse Secure VPN | |
Putty | |
Sophos Antivirus | |
VLC | |
Windows 10 Education | |
Windows Media Player | |
WinSCP | |
Zoom |
macOS () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Adobe Acrobat DC | |
Fetch | 5.8 |
Google Chrome | |
MiCollab | |
Microsoft Office | |
Microsoft Remote Desktop | 10 |
Microsoft Teams | |
Pulse Secure VPN | |
Sophos Antivirus | |
StuffIt Expander | 16 |
VLC | 3.0.7 |
XCode | |
Zoom |
Public Labs and Classrooms
Office // Standard
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Adobe Creative Cloud (full suite) |
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ArcGIS | |
ChemDraw | 20.1.1 |
DeepFreeze | |
Google Earth Pro | |
Jamovi | 2.3.9 |
Kaleidagraph | 4.5.4 |
Logic 2010 | |
Mathematica | |
Matlab | |
Nircmd | |
NVDA | 2021.3.5 |
NVivo | 12.5.0.815 |
Processing | 3 |
Python | |
QGIS | 3.20.1 |
Read&Write | 12.0.71 |
R | 3.6.1 |
RStudio | |
SAS | 9.4 |
SPSS | 28.0.0.0 |
Stata | |
Uniflow | 1.0 |
Zotero Word Plugin | |
Zotero Standalone |
macOS () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Adobe Creative Cloud (full suite) |
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Audacity | 3.0.2 |
ChemDraw | 20.1.1 |
Google Earth Pro | 7.3.3 |
Java Runtime Environment | 8.261 |
MacTeX | |
Mathematica | 12.3.1 |
Matlab | r2021 |
NVivo | 12.6.1 |
Python | 3.9.6 |
QGIS | 3.20 |
R | 4.1.0 |
RStudio | 1.3.1056 |
SPSS | 28 |
Stata | 16.0 |
XQuartz | 2.8.1 |
Zotero | 5.0.88 |
Departmental Images
Carpenter Digital Media & Collaboration Lab (DMCL)
Office // Standard
Public Labs and Classrooms
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
ABBYY FineReader | 15.0.6786 |
Anaconda | |
Atom | |
AutoCAD | |
Blender | 2.93.1 |
Gephi | 0.9.2 |
Java Runtime Environment 8 | 191 |
OpenRefine | |
Project Client (OCLC) | 6.1.991 |
SketchUp | |
Sublime Text | |
Unity | |
Virtual Studio Code | |
Wondershare |
Science Labs
Office // Standard
Public Labs and Classrooms
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Anaconda | |
Arduino | |
C++ 2013 | |
Cn3D | 4.3.1 |
Eagles | |
IGB | |
Igor | 6.37 |
ImageJ | |
LabChart | 8.1.16400 |
LAS | 3.4.0.272 |
LAS DX | |
Logger Pro | 3.15 |
Mass Heat | |
Mesquite | |
NetLogo | 6.2.0 |
Serial Cloner | 2.6.1 |
TeXMaker | 5.0.4.0 |
Vue |
macOS () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Arduino | 1.8.2 |
AutoDesk Eagle | 9.6.2 |
GeoGebra | 6 |
Logger Pro | 3.16 |
NetLogo | 6.2.0 |
PyMOL | 2.4 |
BYC // Psychology
Office // Standard
Public Labs and Classrooms
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Amos 5 | 5.0.1 |
Amos Student | |
EPrime 2 | 2.0.10242 |
EPrime 3 | 3.0.03080 |
HLM | 7.01 |
Isscript | 3.00.185 |
Jamovi | 1.1.9.0 |
Net 3.5 | |
Sentinel HASP2 | |
Visual Studio | 2005, 2008, 2012 |
Apporto (remote access to lab software — more info here!)
Windows () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
7-Zip | |
Adobe Creative Cloud (full suite) |
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Apporto Cloud Mounter | |
ArcGIS | 10.8 |
ChemOffice Suite | 2019 |
ChemOffice | 19.1 |
ChemScript | 19.1 |
Dokan Library | 1.3.1.1000 |
Google Chrome | |
Kaleidagraph | 4.5 |
Mathematica | 12.1 |
Matlab | |
Maxon Cinema 4D | 22 |
Mozilla Firefox | 80.0 |
NCapture for Internet Explorer | |
Notepad++ | |
NVivo | 12 |
Python | 3.2.2 |
QSR NCapture for Chrome | |
R | 4.0.2 |
RStudio | |
SPSS Statistics | 25 & 27 |
Stata | 16 |
VLC | |
WolframScript | |
Zotero |
macOS () | |
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Software Name | Software Version |
Adobe Creative Cloud (full suite) |
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ChemDraw | 19.1 |
GeoGebra Classic | 6 |
Google Chrome | |
Kaleidagraph | 4.5 |
Mathematica | 12.3.1 |
Matlab | r2021 |
Maxon Cinema 4D | R22 |
Mozilla Firefox | 60.0.2 |
NVivo | 12 |
Python | 3.8 |
QGIS | 3.14 |
R | |
RStudio | |
SPSS Statistics | 27 |
Stata | |
StuffIt Expander | |
TeX | |
TeXMaker | |
TextEdit | |
VLC | |
WolframScript | |
XCode | |
Zotero |
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
College Computers: Requesting Software Changes
This article reviews LITS’ software update procedure, as well as how to request changes and/or additions.
LITS’ Software Update Procedure
Annually, LITS reaches out to various BMC Community Members to coordinate the software configuration lists for the upcoming year.
When: Annually — May 1st, June 1st, July 1st
Who:
- Department Chairs¹
- Academic Administrative Assistants¹
- LITS Staff
All devices of a certain type are then re-imaged² with these software configurations before the Fall semester starts.
¹in the Sciences
²this ensures a consistent end-user experience and supportable computing environment
Requesting Changes or Additions
- Gather the following information
- Software name
- Software version¹
¹if a specific version is needed
- Send the above to your Department head/chair or Academic Administrative Assistant
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
Computer Model Selections
If you are looking for guidance in purchasing a personal computer to bring to College with you, see What to Bring to College: Technology Edition.
This listing is for selecting or purchasing College computers (including with Grant and Research Funds). It is updated each spring (last updated March, 2021). Please note that all newly purchased hardware will be equipped with Windows 10 or macOS 11 (Big Sur).
- If you are purchasing for your department, grant, research needs, etc. you may select from the models below — if you require pricing, or believe your needs differ from the provided options please contact the Help Desk.
- If you are selecting a computer replacement, please refer to the materials you have been provided for more information related to your selection.
Windows Laptop: Dell Latitude 5420
- 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 (4 Core, 8M cache, Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics)
- 14″ FHD Display (1920×1080) Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, IPS, WLAN/WWAN, HD Camera
- 16GB Memory
- 256GB SSD Hard Drive
- 4 year warranty with accidental damage protection
- Approximately 3 lbs
- USB-C Dock w/ power cable
Apple Laptop: 13” MacBook Pro (requires additional funding)
- Space Gray
- Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- 13.3” Retina display with True Tone
- 256GB SSD Hard Drive
- 16GB Memory (cannot be upgraded after purchase)
- 2 Thunderbolt 3 (USB 4) Ports
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- AppleCare+ Protection Plan (4 year)
- Approximately 3 lbs
Additional funding is required for non-standard computers, alternate specifications, and all departmental or grant-funded purchases. Some specifications and models may not be available.
Desktop PC Options
Please contact the help desk if you are interested in selecting a Dell or Apple desktop PC and we will gladly work with you to build a spec that meets your computing needs. All in One desktop options (such as an iMac or several Dell AiO models) may be a good starting point with their integrated cameras and microphones.
Additional Options
MacBook Air models with 8 GB or more (16GB recommended) of memory and AppleCare+ may be supported as secondary/research departmental computers but are not available for primary workstation replacement.
iMacs, Mac Mini and various Dell Latitude, OptiPlex, and Precision models are available but are priced individually at the time of purchase and are considered a custom order.
Ask us about tablets, 2-in-ones, all-in-ones, and alternate configurations. Please understand that not all models will be supported or sponsored by the College, or eligible for primary replacement funding.
Extended warranties are required on all College computer purchases.
BMC Off-Boarding Computing Checklist
Last updated: March 10th, 2022
The following applies to departing BMC faculty/staff. For new hires, see BMC On-Boarding Computing Checklist.
Table of Contents:
When: you know an employee is leaving
- Have them review Departing Faculty and Staff
- Determine existing computing equipment
- College-provided primary computer?
- Departmentally-owned computer?
- Monitors and other peripherals?
- Contact LITS with the above information to schedule retrieval and/or reimaging of said equipment
When: the employee leaves
- Determine their telephone extension
- Contact LITS with the above information to have their extension removed or reassigned
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
BMC On-Boarding Computing Checklist
Last updated: March 10th, 2022
The following applies to new BMC hires. For departing employees, see BMC Off-Boarding Computing Checklist.
Table of Contents:
- When: you know you’re hiring
- When: you know who will be hired
- When: the employee has a start date
- When: the employee starts
- Questions?
When: you know you’re hiring
- Determine existing computing equipment¹
¹most equipment will need to be reimaged before use by the new hire- Predecessor’s primary computer?
- Departmentally-owned computer?
- If no existing computing equipment is available…
- Is one of the standard models suitable?
- Will the employee need to determine computing requirements for a custom configuration?
Fulfillment times may vary based on LITS inventory and product availability. Thus, new employees may be provided a loaner laptop in the interim.
- Contact LITS with the above information
When: you know who will be hired
- Determine their phone extension
- Will their predecessor’s extension be reassigned to them?
- Do they need a new extension?
- Determine network drive access
- Do they need read or write access to folders in the S:?
- Do they need access to other drives such as Q: or T:?
- Determine if they require elevated permissions in BIONIC
- Contact LITS with the above information
When: the employee has a start date
- Determine their availability on or around their start date
- Gather their contact information
- Contact LITS with the above information to schedule the deployment of their College-provided machine
When: the employee starts
- Ensure they’ve setup their College account
- Have them review our Getting Started guide
- Have them login to their deskphone
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
New to Bryn Mawr College? Start Here!
Use the information and Tech Docs linked below to jump start your experience as a new Bryn Mawr College community member!
Table of Contents:
- The Essentials: Accounts & Wireless
- Public Technology
- Email & Calendar
- Software & Services
- Remote Resources
- Easier Ways to Read
- Questions?
The Essentials: Accounts & Wireless
Public Technology
on our server for convenient access.
Email & Calendar
and how to access it all from your phone.
Software & Services
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Microsoft Office Personal devices |
Microsoft Office Public computers |
Additional Software |
Moodle |
Remote Resources
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Remote Connect LabStats |
Remote Connect Apporto |
Zoom | Other Tools |
Easier Ways to Read
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Office365: Immersive Reader |
Read & Write (installing) Read & Write (using) |
BeeLine Reader |
with these software and extensions.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
Exporting E-ZBorrow History
E-ZBorrow is migrating to a new technology platform this week. Before August 31st, EZBorrow users are welcome to export their request history from the old system by following the steps below:
- Log in to the old E-ZBorrow system:
- Go to https://ezb.relaisd2d.com/?LS=BRYN
- Enter your OneCard barcode and click Login
- Navigate to your Completed Requests page:
Export your request history:
- In the upper right, click Export Requests
- Use the editor to include the fields you want to include in your export file
- Click Download to save your file
And you’re all set! The exported file is a .csv (comma-separated value) file, which you can open with a spreadsheet editor such as Microsoft Excel.
Network Registration
The following article applies to the College’s wired network. For access to the wifi, see Connecting to College Wifi (eduroam).
Before you start, you will need access to the following:
- a Bryn Mawr College account
- a laptop or desktop computer with an ethernet port¹
¹this may require an adapter for some devices - an ethernet cable
Step-by-Step Instructions
Visitor? (Click me!)
- Connect your device to an active ethernet port
- Navigate to netreg.brynmawr.edu
- Select Visitor to the campus
- Enter the information required
If you do not have a visitor PIN, contact the Help Desk - Read through the Acceptable Use Policy
- Click Register
- Shutdown your device
- Wait 5 minutes
- Power on your device
- Skip the instructions listed below
- Connect your device to an active ethernet port
For most College-provided desktops, this step has already been done. - Navigate to netreg.brynmawr.edu
- Select your role at the College
- Enter your College email address and password
- Select who owns the device
- For College-owned devices, enter the asset tag from the green sticker on your device.
- Select your role at the College
- For Students, select your expected graduation year
- Enter a brief description of your device
- Read through the Acceptable Use Policy
- Click Register
- Shutdown your device
- Wait 5 minutes
- Power on your device
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor
Students: Remote Learning Tools
The following article reviews miscellaneous remote learning tools that may be helpful. See also Suggested Computer Accessories.
Table of Contents:
Internet Access
If you are unable to use the College’s network, you could:
- For video calls: up/down speeds of ≥3mbps
- For multiple people: up/down speeds of ≥10mbps
- If possible, use a wired connection
Use a mobile hotspot
- Dependent on phone model and service
- Contact your service provider for questions
- Be aware that a Zoom call can use 2GB-2.5GB per hour
Use public wifi
- Available in local shops and libraries
- Not as secure or reliable
- Follow safety/security best practices when connected
Working from another Eduroam institution? (click me!)
You can connect to their instance of Eduroam using your College email and password. Click here to find where Eduroam is available.
Hardware & Accessories
The following accessories and devices can be useful for remote work.
Printer/Scanner
- A dedicated printer/scanner can assist with printed work
- Scanning Apps for Mobile Devices are cheap and effective
Video Conferencing Accessories
- Minimize distracting noise with a headset and microphone
- Webcams are essential as a backup to your laptop’s camera
Device Cleaning
Disinfect your devices regularly to ensure they’re clean.
- Un-plug and power down your device completely
- Do not soak or directly spray
- Avoid getting moisture in any ports
- Use a microfiber cloth and non-abrasive cleaner
- Check manufacturer websites for detailed info
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440
Email: help@brynmawr.edu
Location: Canaday Library 1st Floor